As one of the leading international research institutions, KASTEL Security Research Labs contributes to the interdisciplinary research of holistic solutions for the security and data protection of complex networked systems. We span the arc from basic research to application research, including timely transfer to business, society, and politics. We explore the quantification of security and privacy. In doing so, we are guided by the unity of research, teaching, and innovation.

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Nov 28, 2024

IT Security Location Karlsruhe: IT Security Through the Looking-Glass” Evening Event

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Nov 28, 2024

First ‘KASTEL controversial’ Panel Discussion

Data retention is a big issue at the moment. How can we ensure that the private rights of citizens are protected in the case of online surveillance by law enforcement authorities? This question was discussed by experts at the first ‘KASTEL controversial’ panel discussion. KASTEL Security Research Labs was the host of the event on the topic of privacy protection in surveillance on 21 November 2024 at the IHK Karlsruhe.

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Oct 23, 2024

Article in the Current Issue of the “Industrieanzeiger”

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It is our ambition not only to conduct research, but also to transfer our knowledge. That is why KASTEL Security Research Labs (SRL) offers diverse programs to deepen the knowledge in the field of IT security for professionals and students.

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Publications: Insights into our Research

The research results at KASTEL Security Research Labs are highlighted by numerous outstanding publications. Get insights into our research work.

Feb 25, 2025
Machine Learning

Two Sides of the Same Coin: Learning the Backdoor to Remove the Backdoor

Zhao, Q.; Wressnegger, C.
2025. Proceedings of the 39th Annual AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AAAI)

Publication
Dec 30, 2024
Legal Informatics

Datenschutzrecht – DS-GVO / BDSG

Spiecker genannt Döhmann, I.; Hornung, G.; Simitis, S. (Hrsg.)
2024. Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft

Publication
Dec 27, 2024
Software Engineering

An Architectural Viewpoint for Benefit-Cost-Risk-Aware Decision-Making in Self-Adaptive Systems

Weyns, D.; Hezavehi, S. M.; Avgeriou, P.; Calinescu, R.; Mirandola, R.; Perez-Palacin, D.
2024. ACM Transactions on Autonomous and Adaptive Systems.

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